Shephard Name Popularity and Statistics
Shephard is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Shephard?
Shephard is spelled S-H-E-P-H-A-R-D. The name has 8 letters.
Shephard Popularity in 2025
Rank#5,608
Recorded Births16
- Boys usage rose 3,379 places to #5,608 and recorded 8 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Shephard Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1952 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 16 | #5,608 |
| 2024 | Boys | 8 | #8,987 |
| 2023 | Boys | 8 | #8,921 |
| 2022 | Boys | 5 | #12,330 |
| 2021 | Boys | 10 | #7,587 |
| 2020 | Boys | 7 | #9,554 |
| 2018 | Boys | 6 | #10,760 |
| 2017 | Boys | 7 | #9,696 |
| 2015 | Boys | 6 | #10,644 |
| 2008 | Boys | 6 | #11,037 |
| 1952 | Boys | 5 | #3,734 |
When Was Shephard Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2025 · Boys
16 recorded births
National rank #5,608
2021 · Boys
10 recorded births
National rank #7,587
2024 · Boys
8 recorded births
National rank #8,987
2023 · Boys
8 recorded births
National rank #8,921